Bain Capital Insurance Invests in 1970 Group to Fuel Growth
Bain Capital Insurance, a division of global private investment company Bain Capital, has made a strategic investment in 1970 Group, a company specializing in risk financing solutions for the insurance sector. While the financial details of the investment remain undisclosed, this move is expected to strengthen 1970 Group’s insurance collateral funding (ICF) service and support its growth initiatives.
1970 Group is renowned for its expertise in structured financing, credit support, and risk management, collaborating with various stakeholders in the insurance industry, including insurance buyers, risk managers, brokerages, carriers, and banks. The company’s ICF solution is designed to improve balance sheet and liquidity management by transferring insurance collateral requirements off the balance sheets of companies.
The investment from Bain Capital Insurance will enable 1970 Group to expand its liquidity management solutions, allowing insured companies to free up capital for business operations and investments. Bain Capital Insurance, with approximately $185 billion under management, focuses on investments within the insurance industry.
Stephen Roseman, CEO, and founder of 1970 Group expressed his excitement about the investment, stating that Bain Capital’s support will further the company’s mission to help businesses unlock liquidity and operate at their fullest potential. This investment will enable 1970 Group to bring its innovative solutions to a greater number of businesses across the United States and Canada.
Matt Popoli, global head of Bain Capital Insurance, praised 1970 Group for creating an innovative liquidity solution for the insurance industry that can adapt to evolving collateral requirements. He emphasized that this solution allows companies to free up their balance sheets and allocate more resources to seizing growth opportunities.
Earlier this year, Bain Capital Insurance entered into an agreement to recapitalize Ryze Claim Solutions, aiming to drive Ryze’s organic growth, acquisition strategy, and service expansion. This move is expected to enhance Ryze’s reach across various customer segments and geographical areas.
In December of last year, Bain Capital Insurance invested $200 million in GuideOne Insurance Company, establishing a new platform for the mutual insurance industry called Mutual Group. These strategic investments highlight Bain Capital Insurance’s commitment to driving growth and innovation within the insurance sector.
Overall, Bain Capital Insurance’s investment in 1970 Group is set to fuel the growth of the company’s liquidity management solutions and expand its reach in the insurance industry. This partnership showcases the continued efforts of both companies to drive innovation and provide valuable solutions to businesses in the insurance sector.